Cisco Network Devices Interconnection (Second Edition) (Cisco Career Certification Training Series)

Author: (USA) Michael Quigley / Li Xiangrui / Zhang Ming / Yuan Guozhong
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: This book is a Cisco-authorized learning material introducing the basic knowledge of CCNA, helping readers gain the knowledge needed to select Cisco solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises. It elaborates on all the basic configuration steps involved in setting up multi-router, multi-workgroup internetworks, which use LAN and WAN interfaces to support the most commonly used routing protocols and routed protocols. · Cisco-authorized learning guide, helping readers prepare for the CCNA ICND exam (640-811) and the CCNA exam (640-801); · Configuring Cisco Catalyst switches, including forwarding and spanning tree protocol (STP); · Explaining the theory and working principles of VLANs, including frame tagging and VTP; · Discussing how routers use routing protocols such as RIP, IGRP, EIGRP, and OSPF to exchange and maintain routing information; · Managing IP addresses using Variable Length Subnet Masking (VLSM); · Using access lists on Cisco routers to manage data flow; · Explaining the working principles and configuration methods of Network Address Translation (NAT); · Connecting to remote sites via leased lines using protocols such as PPP and HDLC; · Implementing remote access through Frame Relay; · Establishing dial-up connections to remote sites using ISDN circuits. In the summer of 2003, Cisco made the latest revision to the CCNA certification. Now, there are two ways to obtain CCNA certification: passing the INTRO and ICND exams; or passing the CCNA exam. This book is the only authorized publisher of CiscoPress, the publishing arm of Cisco Systems, for the newly released ICND exam syllabus. The book consists of 9 chapters and 5 appendices, covering basic concepts of network interconnection, configuring Cisco Catalyst switches, VLANs, IP routing protocols, access lists, Network Address Translation (NAT), serial point-to-point connections, Frame Relay PVC connections, and ISDN DDR. Each chapter includes review questions and case studies, with the former assessing readers' mastery of the knowledge and the latter showing readers how to apply what they've learned in practice. Appendices A and B introduce how to recover passwords and switch images, which are highly valuable references for administrators. After reading this book, readers will know how to select, connect, configure, and troubleshoot various Cisco network devices. Whether readers aim to obtain CCNA certification or simply wish to gain a deeper understanding of LAN, WAN, and dial-up access services, the fundamental knowledge introduced in this book will be highly beneficial.